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Back to EpisodesRussell Wins Thrilling Sprint, Sets Shanghai Tone
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George Russell secured a thrilling victory in the inaugural 2026 Formula One Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, overcoming a slow start and a fierce battle with teammate Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc claimed second for Ferrari, while Lando Norris secured fourth in the McLaren. Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli faced a challenging race, starting poorly, dropping back, and incurring a ten-second penalty for colliding with Isack Hadjar, ultimately finishing fifth. The race was punctuated by a late Safety Car incident, but Russell maintained his composure to secure the win, setting an exhilarating pace for the upcoming full Grand Prix weekend in Shanghai.
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